Substitute High Dosage Tutor

Think Together; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together in Paramount, CA is seeking a Substitute High Dosage Tutor to support students in grades K-8 on a part-time basis. The role focuses on delivering targeted academic assistance, following approved curricula, and promoting safe, respectful learning in a busy after-school setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of experience with children. Strong English communication, basic math and English skills for K-8 content, and reliable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits or pass a pre-employment test.
• Minimum six months of experience working with children in a classroom or afterschool setting.
• Able to speak and write Standard English for a public-school setting.
• Advanced Math and English skills for K-8.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily small group, targeted academic support.
• Support students in an instructional setting with high behavior and safety standards.
• Follow tutoring lessons with fidelity.
• Collect student mastery data and track results.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Maintain routines to maximize instructional time.
• Engage in training and professional development.
• Use tools to track student progress and performance.
• Serve as a positive role model and foster belonging.
• Provide enriching experiences and maintain proper paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced Math & English (K-8)

English writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 60 credits

Tools

Word processing

Email

Internet software

Job description

Overview

Substitute High Dosage TutorStatus: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $22.00/HR

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of personnel, High Dosage Tutors works directly with students. The Tutor is responsible for providing part-time, high-quality support and tutorial services to students, grades K-8, The High Dosage Tutor will provide academic support and promote student achievement. The work schedules are subject to change in accordance with the needs of Think Together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver daily small group, targeted academic support leveraging research-based curriculum.
• Supports students in an instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety.
• Follow and implement consistent tutoring lessons with complete fidelity.
• Collect student mastery data using assessments and track student results.
• Build positive, caring, and achievement-focused relationships with students.
• Support consistent student routines and procedures to maximize instructional time.
• Engage in pre-service and ongoing training and professional development.
• Use common communication tools and systems to track student progress and performance.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Provide experience for youth with an emphasis on enriching their school experience and their outlook on life.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including sign-in/sign-out sheets for each class session.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrive punctually in order to meet responsibilities in site start up and assignments.
• Maintain clean classroom and facility space.
• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality in student and staff matters.
• Comply with organization and site policies and follows procedures.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required.
• Associate degree (two years) or 48 semester or 60 quarter hours of college credits and/or pass a pre-employment test.
• Minimum six months of previous experience working with children in a classroom or afterschool environment.
• Able to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Advanced Math and English skills (K-8)
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise)
• Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment)
• Computer Screen visual in performance of role
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Travel up to 10-20%
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting), provide a clear TB test.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• While driving is not a regular requirement of this role, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle for work purposes must maintain a valid driver's license and current auto insurance on file with HR.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Word processing
• Use typical office equipment
• E-mail
• Internet Software

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.